When it comes time to celebrate the musical colors of Africa, combine forces with your string group and percussion ensemble on this stylish concert work for the developing ensemble. Repetitive rhythms and a...view details

Young string players will love getting a hold of this playable original dance in the Celtic style. Written in E dorian mode, the work uses only the notes of a one-octave D major scale, and makes a fine...view details

This Swedish melody evokes the northern character of many Scandinavian folk songs. Violins, violas and cellos share the melody, and a violin solo offers opportunity for a more advanced player to shine. ...view details

Offering variety and multicultural flavor, this upbeat, joyous folk song will be at home on any concert program. Though scored for less-experienced players, there is a remarkable fullness and sophistication...

"Authentic" is the word for this! It features two reels from County Donegal, The Boys of Malin and The Gravel Walks, both of which are played often in Ireland. The style is brisk and exciting....view details

Dos Fuegos is Spanish for two fires, and the Spanish flavor comes through in this dramatic work. The descending bass line drives the bold, Latin romanticism of the melody in the upper strings. This is a great...view details

Ear-igami is a fascinating musical tribute to the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Instead of a bow, each performer uses a piece of paper to make sounds and to "play" their instrument. Your...view details

This captivating work is a set of variations on the Pong Lang Dance, one of Thailand's most popular melodies. The pong lang is a suspended vertical wooden xylophone whose keys are arranged upside...view details

A change of pace for the orchestra looking for something exotic, a medley of songs and dance tunes in the Middle Eastern style. The violas, cellos and basses handle interesting rhythmic patterns while the...view details

Here is a very beautiful setting of the traditional Chinese folk song Molihua. This tune is a vital part of Chinese New Year celebrations and was featured at the 2004 Summer Olympics. The soothing...view details

An old silly song, this tune should be performed with the feeling of a rowdy party! Every section has well-written parts that will provide plenty of learning opportunities. A fun, light addition to any...view details

Add some sizzle to your next concert with some Bollywood style! Maharaja combines rhythms and motifs from Indian music with exciting melodies. Slurred pizzicato imitates the sound of tabla drums while...view details

Written to recognize the indigenous peoples of America, the haunting melody captures the many trials they have encountered. The "heartbeat" is reminiscent of the American Indian drum, and the entire piece...

Full of exotic colors and beautiful, modal harmonies, Pagodas is the perfect vehicle to highlight all the sections of your string orchestra. An original Asian-flavored theme is followed by four unique,...view details

Very beautiful, yet also thrilling to play, this piece, celebrating young love, is familiar to most Chinese people. It uses slides, syncopation, rich harmonies, and unusual intervals to reflect the exotic...view details

Try this tender folksong from Taiwan to develop your students' sensitive and lyric style. Accompanied by lush, modern-sounding harmonies, the melody is passed to each section. The solos for violin and cello...view details